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SaveOttawa trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes creeks, views and beaches. Common trail features include bridges, stairs and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Ottawa/Rideau River Trail System, Central Experimental Farm and Kichi Sibi Winter Trail.
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- Mountain Bike
137 trails
- E-Bike
62 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
43 trails
- Hike
159 trails
- Trail Running
159 trails
- Snowshoe
25 trails
- Nordic Ski
19 trails
Region Details
- 84
- 21
- 17
- 13
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 164
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 137
- Trails E-Bike
- 62
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 98
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 43
- Trails Hike
- 159
- Trails Trail Running
- 159
- Trails Snowshoe
- 25
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 93 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,459 ft
- Total Vertical
- 255 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 406 ft
- Reports
- 1,315
- Photos
- 122
- Completed Counter
- 15,551
Articles
Video: Jeremy Menduni's Summer of Shredding in Ottawa
Oct 22, 2019 from pinkbike.com
From urban tech to bike park hits, Jeremy Menduni shows off the best that Ottawa has to offer.
Sub Regions
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Central Experimental Farm
- 11
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Hog's Back Park
- 2
- 2
- 2
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Kichi Sibi Winter Trail
- 12
- 5
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Monaghan Forest Park
- 2
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Ottawa/Rideau River Trail System
- 5
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Shirleys Bay
- 3
- 1
- 3
Popular Ottawa Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 32 ft • 193 • • skixc
Less popular green difficulty family friendly machine groomed. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 909 ft • 2 ft • 146 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 1.5 • 3,035 ft • 15 ft • 141 •
Access from NCC P3 off of Corkstown W of Moodie, E of March. Single track with a few wooden bridges and a steep rocky bit near the end. Collects water/mud in places. This trail in winter connects with Kanata Nordic trail system (Trail...
• 80 ★ 2.0 • 2,290 ft • 22 ft • 129 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 54 ft • 119 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 312 ft • 0 ft • 113 •
Popular white difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 2 ft • 110 •
Popular white difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 1,772 ft • 11 ft • 89 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Ottawa Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 144 ft • 11 • Loop •
Route hitting the more popular/higher rated trails in the directions that gets the most downhill within...
6 miles • 211 ft • 7 •
This is a short version of the classic outback where we skip PWT
8 miles • 230 ft • 24 • Loop •
A medium length loop using PWT and Outback. Has some difficulty sections but is a great loop for even blue...
Photos of Ottawa Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Stanley Park Rideau River | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Ottawa River Multi-use Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Ottawa River Multi-use Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Rideau River/Canal West Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Ottawa River Multi-use Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Rideau River Eastern Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Toronto) 1 day | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| You Are Being Watched | Oct 21, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Toronto) 2 days | Ideal | Sauljea | ||
| Pinecrest Creek Pathway | Oct 21, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Toronto) 2 days | Ideal | Sauljea |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal1010 | add | report | activity #106406821 and 7 more | Oct 22, 2026 @ 4:10pm 19 hours |
| Sauljea | add | report | activity #106346067 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:13pm 2 days |
| Sauljea | add | report | activity #106346062 and 3 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:13pm 2 days |
| Cardinal1010 | add | report | activity #106292407 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:44pm 3 days |
| Sauljea | add | report | activity #106290622 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:17pm 3 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is overgrown as of 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 @ 11:01am Apr 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | LOL. Yeah I named it something that represents... | Apr 5, 2024 @ 4:07pm Apr 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | Oh...well duh hah I though it was the name of... | Apr 5, 2024 @ 3:28pm Apr 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | Train à Grande Vitesse High Speed Train | Apr 5, 2024 @ 2:47pm Apr 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | What does TGV stand for? | Apr 5, 2024 @ 2:03pm Apr 5, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails53 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge75 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge75 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Carlington Bike Park | skill park | Ottawa | |
| Lansdowne (Street/BMX) Park | skill park | Ottawa |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 137 | 88 miles | 2,392 ft | 28 miles | 253 ft | #1,328 | #32 | 65 | 1,301 | 5 | 48,204 | |
| E-Bike | 62 | 43 miles | 988 ft | 13 miles | 184 ft | #2,471 | #47 | 1,243 | 1,199 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 98 | 68 miles | 1,660 ft | 21 miles | 184 ft | #3,681 | #64 | 13 | 757 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 18 miles | 413 ft | 7 miles | 141 ft | #1,767 | #18 | 279 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 43 | 39 miles | 1,017 ft | 12 miles | 243 ft | #896 | #15 | 45 | 11 | |||
| Hike | 159 | 92 miles | 2,431 ft | 28 miles | 256 ft | #1,169 | #29 | 46 | 1,301 | 1 | 1,050 | |
| Trail Running | 159 | 92 miles | 2,431 ft | 28 miles | 256 ft | #993 | #15 | 1,301 | 8,006 | |||
| Snowshoe | 25 | 19 miles | 397 ft | 5 miles | 154 ft | #480 | #51 | 28 | 78 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 12 miles | 210 ft | 3 miles | 154 ft | #390 | #16 | 24 | 1,501 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ottawa?
Ottawa has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ottawa?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ottawa are:
- ITW (4.1/5)
- Ottawa River Pathway (4/5)
- The Gord Downie (3.9/5)
- Lock Connector (3.8/5)
- Hogs Back Falls Path (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ottawa?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ottawa are:
- June (503 activities)
- July (497 activities)
- September (470 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ottawa?
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What is the longest trail in Ottawa?
The longest trail in Ottawa is Airport Parkway Fatbike Loop at 4.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ottawa?
The best hiking trails in Ottawa are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ottawa?
The best trail running trails in Ottawa are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ottawa?
Ottawa has a total of 164 trails. Of those, 137 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ottawa to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ottawa?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ottawa is Airport Parkway Fatbike Loop with 171 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ottawa?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ottawa is Airport Parkway Fatbike Loop with 173 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ottawa?
Ottawa supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Ottawa?
The following bike services are available in Ottawa:
- Bike Shop (19)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ottawa?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ottawa is Champlain Park with an average grade of 1.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ottawa?
The overall region status for Ottawa is Clear / Green. Out of 86 trails:
- Clear / Green: 77
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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What are the trail conditions in Ottawa?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Ottawa:
- Ideal: 17 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Ottawa?
Yes, Ottawa supports e-bike riding. There are 27 trails in Ottawa that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ottawa?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ottawa are: View all mountain biking routes in Ottawa.
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What type of bike is most common in Ottawa?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ottawa are:
- Fat (237 activities)
- AM (106 activities)
- XC (38 activities)
- Gravel (9 activities)
- RD (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ottawa?
The most popular Strava segments in Ottawa are:
- Road Black (23,093 athletes)
- bronson to bank (22,452 athletes)
- Sprint to the Bridge (22,411 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Ottawa?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ottawa. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Ottawa.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ottawa?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Ottawa. View all adaptive trails in Ottawa for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Ottawa?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Ottawa directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ottawa?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ottawa are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ottawa?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ottawa are:
- Lock Connector (3/5)
- You Are Being Watched (3/5)
- Rideau River Nature Trail (3/5)
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